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North Park Cabins & Park Models is proud to be a member of the

 

Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association.

 

 

What is RPTIA?


    Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association, Inc. (RPTIA)

 

is an effective, nonprofit trade association that represents and

 

provides information and assistance to all segments of the

 

Park Trailer industry, agencies of government, members of the

 

media and product owners or potential owners. 

 

     The Association uses its resources to develop materials,

 

information and programs to keep members informed about

 

opportunities, to facilitate growth and to otherwise inform

 

them about potential problems so they can respond effectively.

 


   Manufacturers Build to This Standard

 

Upon joining RPTIA, manufacturers are required to sign a

 

pledge that they will build Park Trailers that conform with the

 

A119.5 Standard. The pledge, in part, reads:

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"We pledge to produce Park Trailers in compliance with the

 

ANSI Standard A119.5 and agree to allow initial and ongoing

 

unannounced inspections to verify our pledge. We understand

 

that membership in the association may be revoked or is

 

subject to disciplinary action following due process should the

 

manufacturer fail to achieve or maintain the required

 

conformance to the A 119.5 Standard."

 

 

Manufacturers Certification Of Compliance

 

Each Manufacturing member of RPTIA who meets the

 

requirements of this program is granted the right and privilege

 

to display the RPTIA Standards Seal. The seal is an external

 

recognition of the achievement that the manufacturers have

 

made in their commitment to maintain compliance to the

 

Standard. The seal is displayed, with pride, near the primary

 

entrance to the Park Trailer.

 

 

 

1. Park model, park home or park cabin?

 

 

    The legal definition is "recreational park trailer".  The primary concern of 

    

    meeting this definition is the limitation of 400 square feet of living space.

   

    We do however, have the luxury of discretion on its design. Let us

    

    build one for you!

 

 

2. How long have people been building these large seasonal units?

 

 

    Park trailers, or park models, have been manufactured since the middle 70's. 

    

    The first park trailers were mainly sold in the southern states, mostly in Florida,

    

    where there was a great demand for them. 

 

 

3. Where can I put my recreational park trailer?

 

    They can be located on your own land, or in existing campgrounds and resorts

    

    around the United States. Contact your local zoning office to determine if your

    

    land allows a travel trailer.

 

 

4. Is a recreational park trailer or cabin a permanent residence?

 

 

    No. A park home is designed specifically for mobility and to use as temporary

    

    seasonal lodging.

 

 

5. If I can't place a park trailer on my property, can these be classified as a

 

    manufactured home?

 

 

    Yes!!  With some small changes we can provide you with a "manufactured

    

    home". There may still be a minimum size limit, so again, check with your local

 

    zoning office. Please call for information on our manufactured homes. Due to

 

    the extensive nature of these plans we do not have them on our site at this

 

    time.

 

 

6. Do these park trailers come in various floor plans and sizes?

 

    

    YES!! We have many standard floor plans available, ranging from single   

 

    bedroom units to loft multi-sleeper units. Each park model we sell can be

 

    redesigned to suit the customer's personal needs ... and that's not something

 

    every manufacturer can do!  Most importantly, all of the park models we build

 

    fall within the 400 sq. ft. rule which is the largest recreational vehicle allowed in

 

    most campgrounds and there are no property taxes!

 

 

7. Property Tax Free?!

 

 

    These are classified as a recreational park trailer (RV) and they do not become

    

    permanent property unless you attach other permanent property to them. You

  

    will need to contact your local zoning department for exact details. It will be

 

    helpful to come prepared with as much information as possible and ask a lot of

 

    questions. Recreational park trailers are relatively new to the Midwest and not

 

    all zoning departments have experience with them. We certainly don't have all

 

    the answers, but we'd be more than happy to help you find them.  Just give us

 

    a call!!

 

 

8. If I purchase a park trailer that has a loft area, is the loft  

 

    area included in the maximum 400 sq. ft.?

 

 

    No. Vertical multi-level additions, such as lofts (mezzanines), or overhead

   

    storage with a maximum ceiling height of 5 feet are not included in the 400 sq.

    

    ft allowed by law.

 

 

9. What can a loft be used for?

 

 

    Since the maximum height of a loft is only 5 feet, the area is good for sleeping

   

    or as a play area for children or grandchildren. It can also be used as a  

   

    storage area for miscellaneous items.

 

 

10. How many people can sleep in a park trailer or cabin?

 

 

     Most units provide a master bedroom with additional space for 2 people on a

    

     sofa bed in the living room. Loft units can accommodate 2-4 additional people.

 

 

11. Who will deliver my new park trailer?

 

 

     We can deliver to the surrounding states via our own truck, or set up 

     

      delivery for farther destinations.

 

 

12. How long will it take from the time of my order to receive delivery  

 

      of my home?

 

  

     It can take from 8-12 weeks to complete construction and deliver

     

     your custom built park model, depending on your specifications. Order your

 

     park model home as soon as possible so you can get it delivered exactly

 

     when you need it!!

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